There are numerous important dates and deadlines during the tax
year. Many, such as the January 1 assessment date, are specifically
stated in the Texas Property Tax Code.

Others, such as a property owner's deadline to file a notice of
protest, may depend on the date the chief appraiser performs an
action (in this case, the date he mails a notice of appraised value
to the property owner).

Remember: if the last day to perform an action falls on a Saturday,
Sunday or a legal holiday, Property Tax Code Section 1.06 designates
the next regular business day as the deadline.

January 31
This is the last day to pay taxes before delinquency. The first
payment on quarter payment plans for over sixty-five and disability
homestead accounts is due on or before this date.

February 1Penalty and interest charges begin to accrue on taxes for the
preceding year. Penalty begins at 6% and increases monthly to a
maximum of 12% in July. Interest begins to accrue at the rate of
1% per month until the account is paid in full.

March 31This is the last day to make 2nd payment on a quarter
payment plan.

April 30This is the last day to file an exemption application at

May 31This is the last day to make 3rd payment on a quarter
payment plan. This is the last day to file a protest with for the current year.

June 30This is the last day to make the 2nd payment on the
half payment option.

July 1All delinquent accounts for the current year are turned over
to the tax attorneys for collection. A collection penalty of 15%
of the total unpaid balance is added to the current delinquent accounts.

July 25The Chief Appraiser certifies the appraisal roll to the taxing
units

July 31This is the last day to make final payment on a payment plan.

September 25This is the last day for taxing units to set the tax rate.

September 30All tax rates must be set by taxing units.

October 1The current collection period begins. Tax Bills are mailed
on or as soon as possible thereafter this date, throughout the county
to real and personal property owners.

November 30This is the last day to make the first payment on the half payment
option.